epiphenomenal
/ˌɛpɪfəˈnɑmənəl/
adjective
- Relating to a secondary effect or by-product that occurs alongside a main phenomenon but does not cause it.
- In psychology, some researchers consider consciousness to be epiphenomenal, a side effect of brain activity.
- The artist's fame was epiphenomenal to the quality of her work, driven more by social media trends.
- The economist argued that the stock market rally was epiphenomenal, not a sign of real growth.
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